Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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